Taiwanese ex leader goes on trial

The trial of Taiwanese former President Chen Shui-bian on corruption charges has opened in the capital, Taipei.



Mr Chen who is 57, has denied accusations that he and his wife made millions of dollars through forgery and money laundering.



He said he’s a victim of a government purge and that he does not believe he will receive a fair trial.



Since leaving office in 2008, Mr Chen has been a vocal critic of the new government\'s support for China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan.